NJROTC

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    NJROTC

     Personnel 

    Instructors

    Room

    LCDR Russell (Chair)
    curness.russell@ucps.k12.nc.us 
    ext. 2798

    130

    Sgt. Major Johnney Terrell
    johnney.terrell@ucps.k12.nc.us 
    ext. 2720 

    128

    Weekly Schedule

    • Monday: Drill / Academics
    • Tuesday: PT
    • Wednesday: Color Guard / Drill / Academics
    • Thursday: Drill / Academics
    • Friday: PT

    Practice Days (1500-1600)

    In the weeks leading up to drill meets, we will have extended practices from 1505-1715.

    • Monday: Drill Practice
    • Tuesday: Land Navigation and Athletics
    • Wednesday: Academic Team and Color Guard
    • Thursday: Academic Team and Drill Practice
    • Friday: Drill Team

    NJROTC Teams

    • Drill Team: Cadets will meet every Monday and Friday from 3:05 to 4:15 p.m. to practice and perfect drill movements. Cadets will participate in drill competitions throughout the year. Drill is a big part of NJROTC as it is how we move together as a unit. Cadets interested in perfecting their drill abilities at a higher level are encouraged to go to drill practice.
    • Drone Team: Cadets will meet every Tuesday from 3:05-5:00 to practice precision flying, assemble the drones, and refine photography.  Cadets will participate in drone meets, and this is the newest addition to the NRTOC program, stemming from the robotics program here at Sun Valley.
    • Color Guard Team: Cadets will meet every Tuesday from 3:05 to 4:00 p.m. to perfect drill movements while incorporating the presentation and posting of colors. Cadets will participate in color guard events at football games, volleyball games, and ceremonial occasions.
    • Academic Team: Cadets will meet every Wednesday from 3:05 to 3:40 p.m. to learn about Naval Science outside the learning environment of the classroom. Cadets will participate in numerous academic meets and postals (tests). Additionally, the Academic Team will travel to Sun Valley Middle School to tutor students and help with their homework from 3:40 to 4:45 p.m.
    • Orienteering Team: Cadets will meet every other Thursday from 3:05 to 4:00 p.m. to interpret maps and compasses while learning to navigate through areas. Cadets will participate in various orienteering meets throughout the year.
    • Athletic Team: Cadets will meet every other Thursday from 3:05 to 4:00 p.m. to further their physical abilities outside of physical training in class. Cadets will stretch, exercise, and prepare themselves for the athletic meets that are scheduled year-round.

    2023-24 Company Staff

    • Commanding Officer: Cadet Stitt
    • Executive Officer: Cadet Maser
    • Operations Officer: Cadet Guevera
    • Command Master Chief: Cadet Rivernider
    • Chief of Staff:  Cadet Kitchin 
    • Administrative Officer: Cadet Castro
    • Supply Officer: Cadet Garnett
    • Public Affairs Officer: Cadet Guevara
    • Drill Team Commander: Cadet Perla
    • Athletic Team Commander: Cadet Garnett
    • Academic Team Commander: Cadet Perla
    • Orienteering Team Commander: Cadet Maser
    • Color Guard Team Commander: Cadet Garnett
    • Drone Team Commander:  Cadet Rivernider
    • Middle School Liaison: Cadet Romo

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